Behavioral Health Assistant - Raritan Bay - Full Time Days

Hackensack Meridian Health • Perth Amboy, NJ

106d • $20

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a social science.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with behavioral health populations.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with the behavioral health patient using principles of therapeutic communication.
• Implements diversionary group activities, documenting patient response and participation.
• Assists the Registered Nurse and Mental Health Professional with Wellness and Recovery groups.
• Reinforces the educational material initiated by the RN or Mental Health Professional.
• Participates in unit safety activities.
• Under the direction of the Mental Health Professional helps implement the discharge plan including scheduling appointments for outpatient follow up.
• Accompanies the admitted patient to any treatment or activity scheduled off the assigned unit.
• Responds to any behavioral health emergency, assisting as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees